Tools and the Tone with Steve Vai - GearFest 2019

[@マシュードーラン]

One thing about Steve is you always recognize his playing immediately. It’s unique and signature! It’s his voice, his thoughts, his feelings and his emotions. He’s my absolute favorite guitar player and always has been

[@FlankinspanK]

I was there. My first time seeing him and I cried during For the Love of God. I knew going in that I needed to hear that…then I did. Like WOW.

[@zunk4435]

same.

[@alanezequiel6148]

20:43 the beginning of “Candle Power”

[@MemoriesRR]

Thank you Sweettwater and Steve Vai

[@LilSirAxolotl]

I'm working on my own custom built guitar inspired by people like Frank Zappa who introduced me to the Sustainiac and Tom Morello who introduced me to the Kill Switch If I want "tone" I'll buy some nylon strings and conjure up the ghost of Julian Bream in some abandoned British Monestary with good acoustics Simple as...

[@mokshmeditation]

20:44 the birth of Candlepower

[@christopherisabell1661]

Steve is my shit. I would have been standing. Whats wrong wit the people. Steve the man hell yes.

[@nickx1754]

Vai has contributed so much through music and innovation. Is it really going too far to call him a genius? As if that wasn't enough, he also seems like a wonderful person.

[@haxx7128]

God can he play. There’s something in how cleanly he executes every note and yet never loses expression.

[@electroKrunch]

Vai has been a hero to me since the 80's. Saw him a few times in smaller venues where I could be right up to the stage. IMNTBHO, he has mastered the electric guitar from wood to strings.....

[@shorerocks]

Steve Vai is just one of a kind.

[@bf2err]

So are you Sven

[@brucechavez9535]

That's why I admire and respect this guy a lot. He always talks with knowledge and wisdom and inspiration.

[@j_freed]

7:00 the *'tone starts in your head'* idea is so true, every time I played a melody and riff into a recorder and it sounded exactly like it was in my head, then & every time listening it back, each of those times I kind of pre-imagined it. So. *My BODY did the work of making the SOUND come out right!!* What an insight...

[@ruipera]

Monster guitarist.

[@robmarten5670]

SAW THE 1st G3 IN DENVER.,MAMMOTHEVENTS//NOW "THE FILLMORE".,great-sound .,,.'; 1996.,.,1997.,.,'';

[@luiscantu4968]

Great crowd 😅

[@AlbertoMartinezDelRio]

Thanks for this.

[@fguimara]

He refers to Eddie by Edward showing respect and little intimacy, taking into account his position as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. By the way, he shows respect for everyone else. Bravo Steve! You have my respect and admiration.

[@BlackenedEclipse]

Vai , thanks for being such an inspiration

[@jaeremjacoba]

Watching from Philippines!!

[@mohamedhabib8982]

Steve is inspiration to all guitarists , 07:10 to 07:35 is really strong thanks Steve you are Big

[@hawg427]

The man has kept Carvin in Business for years.

[@rb032682]

RIP, Carvin. Do you think Carvin will become collectors' items, or just a sidebar in the history of gear?

[@hawg427]

@@rb032682 Collectors items not worth much more than paid for.

[@hanten10]

Because it is Steve Vai I watched the full 52 minutes with no skip 😂

[@HighOnYouDroneBoy]

hahahah me too bro!

[@StevenSiroVai1]

Thank you

[@deepenwadhwa4027]

@@StevenSiroVai1 Mr. Vai, is that really you?

[@langsfordmusicltd283]

@@deepenwadhwa4027 no...its one of the many, many Steve Vai's that chose to comment here..lol...Im guessing its him.

[@deepenwadhwa4027]

@@langsfordmusicltd283 yeah, that was actually kinda stupid of me, I agree..... And the internet goes wild! Haha

[@KrannakenTV]

Makes so much sense. When Steve says that the tone is in your mind. I am a guitarist and a keyboard player and "the tone is in your mind" is so true of both instruments.

[@cferrarini]

Such a sweet guy... His DNA is really in his work, nothing beats authenticity and love put in the tone swirl...

[@richardscarlett7942]

the reason his music doesnt make it to the radio is because there are no lyrics "singing vocals" in his music. There isnt enough people in this small group that wants to hear instrumental on the radio, we want to sing along. With Vai "songs" we have to watch

[@paridmaruf767]

stevai and jo god ...guitaris slash ..god the real musician...

[@ZoogieBAR]

Steve Vai is such a great guy and openly shares things with his audience. My only comment is that the low end tone of his guitar is a bit fuzzy and there's some tuning issues. Other than that, he's good.

[@bf2err]

My dude. This is a live gig. Don't go full audiophile on a live open air gig.

[@goodboysambath]

Steve vai ♥️

[@Tesolamente]

the master for ever

[@TheEleventeen]

Wonderful interview ! Incredible performance ! Thank you Sweetwater for posting this video here.

[@sweetwater]

🤘

[@TheEleventeen]

Sweetwater 🤘🏻

[@eddiejr540]

WOW....to be sitting 3ft away watching Steve Via...damn....that would be awesome!!!!

[@aidencantrell8534]

i can see myself, i’m wearing that marvel hat

[@ducamuk]

Mad respect for Jedi Vai. 🙏

[@gfrozin]

That's some really deep guitar wisdom right there. This guy is just incredible.

[@eduardomorales3264]

What's the name of the first song he plays in the video?

[@kol3raofficialmusic313]

I am most inspired by his talk and philosophy. He is a legend.

[@JustFiddler]

15:07..... thank you sir ..... greeting from bali island

[@OppoOppo-mq4cl]

Love vai he the best

[@michaelberry530]

The synergy gear is definitely not the same as the old school legacy gear.

[@joefox9765]

You're too good Steve

[@cesarurbani2294]

Always, always you can lear something from Steve Vai. Such an inspiration to all musicians.

[@thomasconrad2630]

That drummer!!!!! great foundation to ride the guitar wave on.......well done! bass and keys also!

[@The_Anuj]

Nick D'Virgilio's a beast! :)

[@abxyz9346]

I've always enjoyed listening to him play live more. Go figure! Incredible talent.

[@luckylicks3497]

28:40 .. only a few got that; 37:45 .. that was pure Vai right there; 43:38 .. only getting better

[@mr.gradencrowley]

Love those session musicians

[@PetraKann]

Supremely quick and technical, and yet melody and expression is retained. How the hell does he do that? As speed increases and the gap between the notes decreases and what usually vanishes or becomes distorted is melody. I can only think of one other guitarist who can consistently achieve this, and that's John McLaughlin.

[@rockinvegan1765]

So interesting listen to Steve. Learned a lot form this interview. And the interviewer is great. Good questions and listens. Good job!

[@KeithCanisius]

Finally showing Edward some respect

[@bandit7498]

I’ve heard Steve many times give props to Eddie. He knows where it all started.

[@MehYam2112]

Finally? I’ve never heard Steve or any other player not give Eddie his respect. He was basically the Hendrix of the 80’s, except with many more imitators. And gear-wise, the Jem (and every superstrat) has EVH in its DNA.

[@bandit7498]

MehYam2112 You’re not wrong. I’m just saying Steve has always been a pretty cool dude and I remember even in the ‘80s when the competition was steep hearing Steve five Eddie his props. I’d go one further, in my humble and debatable opinion, Eddie had more of an impact on rock guitar than Hendrix. There’s not another player in the planet that people try to model their tone after more than Eddie. Superstrats exist today because of Eddie. And his use of effects is second to none. His rhythm playing far surpasses any of his shred peers imo. All I’m saying is Steve is a cool dude and I personally have never seen too much disrespect toward Eddie from Steve.

[@cesarurbani2294]

so many times he spoke about evh...you should think before writing

[@bandit7498]

Cesar Urbani Well I can sense when someone is about to be a dick. With the whole ‘think before you write’ bullshit. So I’ll politely say, if you can show me where Steve dissed Eddie I’ll gladly admit I’m wrong. I won’t say he never said he was better than Eddie. But that in itself isn’t disrespect. So yeah, show me where he bad mouthed Eddie and I’ll admit I’m wrong. I’ve personally never seen it.

[@elpfanjahrling4668]

I Saw Steve the 1st time With Zappa .... Hands Down My Favorite Guitarists ...

[@lukekern7444]

Some of the greatest moments of my life.

[@electroKrunch]

I remember a brief moment in the 80's when the guitarist of Rock Island, Dom (I don't remember is full name) came to me, telling me Yngwie said he needed to slow down & find some soul. I was shocked, as a struggling nobody in the LA circuit, he came to. It turned out Dom was from wealth, never worried a thing. That contrasted my life where I earned every dime I had. We joined for a while. He played so fast Yngwie said slow down. I did little guitar work with Dom. We talked mostly about life outside his millionaire lifestyle & understanding life kinda sucks for some folks.... In 3 weeks Dom understood the blues. It ain't nothing but good folks hittin' bad times... I wish I knew where Dom is today!

[@Knightmare-gz9ls]

Still a fan of his carvin amps and the tone that he got out of them. Big reason why I grabbed a V3 stack.

[@bwgti]

Is he playing something different now?

[@Knightmare-gz9ls]

@@bwgti he spoke of synergy amps in a really recent interview since carvin shut down. Looked like they were trying to get the business back up and running but guess not.

[@davidwernet9149]

Which one knows the song he plays

[@spaceshipearth356]

The last one is called - For the love of god.

[@GatesMcCrary]

What’s the opening tune’s title?

[@Ryanmichaelmaga]

GHub99 this is one I don’t know as well

[@Ryanmichaelmaga]

Killer song!

[@yrockerboy]

Racing the World

[@awiwiripapiri9337]

Grandioso el STEVE VAI pero que buenos músicos también le acompañaron.

[@pdbordelon]

Why is that audience so dead???? They have one of the greatest guitar players of all time in their midst...WTF???

[@MisterTee]

He should really go places if he sticks with it and stays diligent

[@j_freed]

You almost wouldn't know it but this 'Stephen Vai' fellow can shred if he wants to.

[@fedboy21]

Yeaaah the Jem split coil tone r the best strat tone. Love it 👍👍👍

[@jorgemlcosta]

Position 4 in a JEM 1990 gets you into P&W “Sisters” tone immediately. Love it!

[@kearonandrewobrien7460]

Tone is established in certain volumes of sustain like a Voilyn, lm a tone seaker Modules of authentic sounds, Tube design, play in the mix. Steve your excellent teacher So much too strive for, Guitar builders especially

[@alenamusic888]

Thank you Sweetwater! Mr Vai is on the highest pedestal in my mind and heart -his playing/music is just so beautiful! :-)

[@serenemachine9110]

Steve is the coolest nerd there is lol. Good job to the band by the way especially for the unrehearsed version of For the Love of God. The keys really added a nice flavor to the song. Thumbs up to you guys!

[@keithsa41]

Steve Vai and Howard Stern, Both Jewish Females shopping at Macys

[@tubesoupio]

"I don't know. I never looked."...Yngwie gold LOL

[@elpablosky6300]

27:11 I'm out of here because he don't play 7 strings guitar anymore you bored Vai !

[@MusikeXavier]

An unrivaled performer and a true philosopher of music!

[@JustFiddler]

I'm not guitaris.... but it's really help me...... thanks for the video

[@TheSaintedOne]

I rue the day I sold my dual rectifier.

[@j_freed]

Why did ya? Those are neat amps!

[@stilllife4u]

I was there

[@KentBDouglas92]

Thanks for the fix guys, I needed that!!!

[@kakarotosama3571]

Alien Existence

[@sazad2899]

He may be good,fast etc etc but I stil don't know what he's trying to do or to be.What I meant is his identity.

[@FeelingShred]

Now the million dollar question everyone is wanting to know: how come Steve Vai can grow hair fast anytime he wants and I can't do it over an entire year?? Whaz happenin??

[@StevenSiroVai1]

Actually, I grow it, cut it, grow it, cut it, and then send out photos from different time periods so it looks like it grows fast.

[@diamondhead5432101]

Extensions? Maybe...

[@makozma]

for the love of god keep steve vai alive forever 50:38

[@ivorharden]

Those Synergy amps do sound good.

[@shelby3822]

Can you turn off the delay? *faints*

[@JohnWilliams-gp6ec]

How are you guys just sitting there during that jam??? We'd have been right up to the stage back in the late 80's.

[@tel5690]

Love his story on Tone....🙏🙏🙏....Frank Zappa was the man... I could listen to Mr Vai all day his knowledge is so deep and passionate

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

That drummer's really pushing the beat....phew!

[@davidkornblatt991]

Does anyone remember the RANDAL analog modeling where you could have the preamp of any famous amp over history and plug it into power amp?

[@JRP3music]

Yes that was the Randall MTS system. Developed by Egnater. Synergy has taken over and improved the modules. 2 channels, majority of modules are made by the actual manufacturer.

[@JRP3music]

Look up reviews and you can find out the awesome benefits to Synergy adding channels to any amp with a serial fx loop. So, you can add a clean preamp to an amp that lacks a super clean tone. Hot rod a Fender Deluxe adding high gain that will turn heads. There is something for every type of player. Use an amp you got add to it without losing your fx loop. Build a rack setup, or use the head versions.

[@ooferrell]

@@JRP3music yeah. they are pretty exoensive but i rather have a couple of those than deal with the complexity of an axe effect.

[@nobnobnobnob]

Steve Vai is one of the best Guitarist the world has ever had, but I know a person who explains the mechanics of picking better. Check out Troy Grady.

[@rb032682]

cool

[@legoharry100]

Such a great player

[@matthughesrocks]

Great video and interview! I own a Vai Legacy 3 amp because I wanted something different and it's killer. Steve's new Synergy sounds bad ass too!

[@svtrader]

Is that Wampler on bass?

[@Dejoblue]

The best tone he has had since using Bogners in the 90s :)

[@jnh73]

It's close to his Legacy tone but has a little extra zip to it, for sure. I dig it.

[@MusicByDamienA]

Dejoblue he actually exclusively used Carvins and Marshalls for a long time

[@juan96813]

"this is the word of the Guitar Lord ".......

[@electroKrunch]

In my life with guitar, which is NOTHING like VAI, Yngwie, or the others I strived to emulate, I always tried to work out the chops they threw at us guitar players! Having sausage fingers and a previously broken pinky on the left hand at an early age, I felt doomed as a guitar player. Don't let anything stop you future guitarists! You can make good music if you try. My bent pinky turned out to help in some situations. A hindrance in others. Much like others with disabilities that turn them to their advantage. Mine is so minor, I look open the runners with prosthetics in AWE!!! I just wish to please others around me and myself with some simple musical pleasure. My small collection of guitars is for me, I have to admit...

[@TheSeeking2know]

Use your disadvantages to make your creativity unique in one way or another. Thanks for sharing.

[@electroKrunch]

Vai... Floating trem (actually physics) for simple musical enjoyment!

[@dugjay]

All Hail Steve Vai and oh by the way, Nick killed it on the drums. Great sound all around!

[@P00TANARA]

Whenever I hear Vai noodling it seems that there is no end no cadence, always expecting somewhere the line to go..

[@abdelrahmankhaled8239]

Yes! That's what is so beautiful about it. The reason is that he keeps implying a lydian tonality with the tones that he targets and lydian has that floating bright unresolved mysterious sound

[@dpedrosoliano]

damn anyone else watch this with headphones. sounds as if i was there hearing steve play ! & stephen king ripping that bass lines and Steve giving props to monitors guy 43:09 and said "what's his name" interview " i dont know" cracked me up and Steve's Tone here.. uff

[@darkclaw8959]

I saw an interview where he said people submitted songs to him, but how? His website forum is down

[@rickfeith6372]

For the love of god does anyone know that last song he played???

[@KartikRao]

Is see what you did there.. ;-)

[@StrumVogel]

Steve killed the audience! RIP audience.

[@langsfordmusicltd283]

best piss take name I've seen on yt..nice one! haha..

[@DIYivan04]

Day gigs are rough, but this crowd gets an F.

[@bf2err]

@Whip Lash get back under the bridge troll before you hurt yourself...again.

[@baax]

What album is that first track off?

[@baax]

@Manley156 Cheers!

[@AJgeartalk]

That's the problem with my tone- sounds "crappy" in my head!

[@einarabelc5]

Wait? Generation X record coming out in future tense in June for a Sep video.